Tolu Coker's Autumn/Winter 2024 collection, titled Broken English, merges British-Nigerian heritage with West African vibrancy, transforming a London venue into a lively street market. The show features unique clothing designs, including traditional elements reimagined with contemporary flair, set against an immersive background of cultural sounds and products. It underscores the importance of language and community, celebrating the blending of experiences through fashion, while inviting observers to engage with its cultural richness and nuances. Coker’s work exemplifies art's role in reflecting and connecting diverse identities, enriching the dialogue between diaspora communities.
The collection's title, Broken English, was a powerful expression representing a blending of languages that connects separated communities, emphasizing evolution and necessity.
Tolu Coker's Autumn/Winter 2024 show celebrated sensory experiences through vibrant designs, embodying a rich tapestry of British-Nigerian heritage and West African culture.
Art must remind us of what we know or reveal what we don’t. It’s a bridge into memory and awareness, and this show embodied that ethos.
The mix of Prince of Wales check with vivid prints and the immersive soundscape created a lively, chaotic homage to West African street life in London.
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